ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The rescue staff have been searching a man and his daughter in Rawalpindi when their car was swept away by gushing water on Tuesday.
The car in which Colonel (retd) Ishaq Qazi and his daughter were travelling was swept away by a strong current in seasonal stream (nullah) after heavy rain in Rawalpindi and Islamabad that started on Monday night.
According to eye witnesses, Colonel Qazi had attempted to drive the car across the stream near the edge, but failed to do so. They reportedly called for help from inside the vehicle.
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Rescue teams have launched a search operation for them.
Monsoon death toll reaches 221
Heavy monsoon rains have claimed five more lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 221. According to the NDMA, the latest victims include two men and three children, while 10 others were injured. Over 804 houses have been completely destroyed in rain-related incidents.
Punjab is the hardest-hit province, with 135 deaths, 470 injuries, and over 190 damaged houses. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 40 deaths and 69 injuries, along with 220 houses damaged. In Sindh, 22 people have died and 40 were injured, while Balochistan reported 16 deaths and four injuries.
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